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"Who is responsible? And can the party clean up its candidate selection process to fix the problem?" asks political analyst Dr Bryce Edwards.

OPINION: Labour took one transport plan to the election, now it is doing another, more expensive one and calling it the same thing.

OPINION: The social media adventures of politicians, or aspiring politicians, can be amusing, risky, or outright woeful — and this week we have seen all three.

Bezzant's ex-girlfriend alleges the former National candidate posed as her on social media and engaged in inappropriate behaviour.

National Party leader Judith Collins refuses to confirm or deny having told MP Nick Smith of an imminent media story into his alleged bullying in the workp

Nick Smith resigned from Parliament citing an employment issue over a verbal altercation.

Nick Smith resigned from Parliament citing an employment issue over a verbal altercation.

Mooney appears less controversial, but whether by design in order to play the role of a safe pair of hands, or by dint of his shy personality, his low-key approach means it’s hard to work out what the electorate has got from Mooney thus far or what exactly it can expect from him in the future. Crux Media/SUPPLIED Southland MP Joseph Mooney: “My experience as a kid was not having food.” Beginning with a childhood in Hawke’s Bay and a stepfather who struggled to put food on the table, i...

Key had purchased one of the golf course sections, he said. Sites ranged between 1700 square metres and 23,00 square metres, with 16 prime sites on the golf course itself, with the remaining 15 directly behind them and slightly elevated. The golf course sections were the best sites on the development, he said. “Interest has been strong since releasing the sections a couple of days ago”. SUPPLIED A new luxury resort in Gibbston Valley, near Queenstown offers investors some serious luxury...

Which of the 41 new MPs gave the best maiden speeches?